Proverbs 2:16-19 – The Other Woman

BIBLE TEXT

Proverbs 2:16-19

SUMMARY

The loose woman, the adulteress, is the dangerous other.

ANALYSIS

In contrast to Wisdom who leads folks to walk in the way of righteousness and justice, Proverbs often speaks of the other, dangerous woman who leads folks, particularly men, on paths toward death. (See View of Women in Proverbs in Bible in the World.)